Terror and Oppression from the Unknown

Barbatos dissipated, and the Holy Grail fell from its body to the ground with a crisp clink.

Lawrence stroked Norla's head beside him.

Norla's pupils contracted, and a violent aura rose from his body. Nursery Rhyme tightly grasped Norla's hand, calming him down.

"Master, the final enemy has been completely silenced. The operation is over." Mash set her shield on the ground, scattering loose stones, then turned to Fujimaru Ritsuka with a smile.

"Good work, Mash!" Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and gave Mash a thumbs-up.

"But next..." Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes turned serious again as he looked toward Adelson at the side.

"Harley, take me over there." Lawrence struggled to his feet, pursing his lips as he glanced at his wife.

Harley gently pressed her forehead against Lawrence's, tears of uncertainty in her eyes.

"Lawrence, I don't know what to do. I don't even know how I should choose..."

Lawrence slightly turned his head, a sorrowful smile on his face.

"I'll handle something this heavy."

Lawrence, Harley, Norla, and Nursery Rhyme walked over together.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others had already surrounded Adelson, while Adelson stood in the middle in confusion, at a complete loss.

"Mr. Lawrence." Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Lawrence, who was being supported by Harley, his gaze questioning.

"Leave this to me, Master." Lawrence nodded.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash made way, and Lawrence and Harley entered the circle.

"Dad, Mom..." Adelson knelt on the ground and looked up at his parents.

"You're using a more intimate form of address now, aren't you?" Lawrence could not help but laugh, sitting down across from Adelson.

Adelson said nothing. He merely lowered his eyes and looked at the ground.

Harley sat down beside him as well. She exchanged a glance with Lawrence and gritted her teeth.

The two of them reached out